September 1944

Monday, September 4th

Eastern Front

CENTRAL SECTOR

The Germans launch a furious attack in Warsaw to establish control of the banks of the Vistula. Slightly farther north the 70th and 65th Armies of the 1st Belorussian Front close up to the Narew River around Pultusk.

SOUTHERN SECTOR

Brasov and Senaia fall to Soviet troops while the 53rd Army reaches the Danube at Turnu Severin.

DIPLOMACY: FINLAND

The armistice between Finland and the Soviet Union is ratified, bringing Finland's war to an tnd.

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